Representative Cases

Below you will find a representative selection of cases that Grant Smaldone has successfully handled in courts throughout the state of South Carolina; however, it is important to understand that no attorney can ethically guarantee a result in any case.

This is not a complete list of all cases – it is a brief, representative selection that includes some of the more common types of criminal cases that Grant Smaldone handles.

The content of this webpage should not be construed as a guarantee; nor should it create any expectation Grant Smaldone will obtain similar results in your case without reference to your specific factual and legal circumstances. No two cases are alike, and the outcome of each case will depend on the circumstances of that case, as well as the trial lawyer’s abilities.


Not Guilty: Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, First Degree.

State vs. (Expunged): Client faced a mandatory 25 years to life in prison. After a highly-publicized four-day jury trial, the client was found not guilty and walked out of court a free man.

Not Guilty: Murder, Burglary First-Degree, and Possession of a weapon.

State vs. R.A.: Case went to trial and jury did not convict. After the case was retried- the client was acquitted of murder and burglary.

Not Guilty: Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature.

State vs. M.K.: After a trial, the client was found not guilty of all charges and the charges were subsequently expunged from his record.

Dismissed: Driving under the influence (DUI).

State vs. (Redacted): Charges were dismissed after client completed diversion program.

Not Guilty: Criminal Domestic Violence (CDV).

State vs. (expunged): After a jury trial, the client was found Not Guilty and the arrest was expunged from client’s record.

Dismissed: Rape/ Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC), First-Degree.

State vs. W.S.: Client was charged with a felony punishable by up to 30 years and prison and mandatory sex offender registry. The client was accused of raping a bar patron. Client’s charge was dismissed at a preliminary hearing for lack of probable cause.

Dismissed: Possession of a Weapon by a Violent Felon.

State vs. D.W.: Despite facing a possible five years in prison, all charges were dismissed.

Not Guilty: Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature.

State vs. C.M. – Client faced up to 20 years in prison. After a jury trial, the client was found not guilty of all charges.

Dismissed: Driving under the influence (DUI) > .16.

State vs. H.A.: After lengthy negotiations with the prosecutor, the charge was dismissed and re-written as a traffic violation.

Dismissed: Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder, and Possession of a Weapon.

State vs. A.M.: All charges were dismissed.

Dismissed: Two DUIs, open container, no driver’s license, and speeding.

State vs. G.C.: Both DUI charges were dismissed, and client pled to one count of reckless driving and open container.

Dismissed: Driving under the influence (DUI).

State vs. L.C.: Client pled guilty to a speeding ticket, paid a fine of $76, and all other charges were dismissed.

Dismissed: Possession of Marijuana and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign.

State vs. C.S.: All charges were dismissed.

Dismissed: Armed Robbery and Possession of a Stolen Pistol.

State vs. E.J.: Client was facing up to 35 years in prison with a Mandatory Minimum 10-year sentence. The charges were dismissed, and client pled to a misdemeanor charge and paid a fine of $200.